Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology

The aims for this module are set into the context of the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and they relate to the SEEC level descriptors for level 4 study.

The aim of this module is:

• To introduce social psychological determinants of physical activity participation.

In relation to the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and the SEEC level descriptors for level 4 study, by the end of the module students should be able to:

1. Describe social psychological determinants of physical activity participation.
2. Describe major developments in the history of sport and exercise psychology
3. Define arousal, stress, and anxiety within appropriate theoretical frameworks
4. Define cohesion and explain how a group becomes a team
5. Describe the effects of exercise on well-being

• History of sport and exercise psychology
• Competition and co-operation
• Self-confidence
• Arousal, stress and anxiety
• Concentration
• Personality
• Motivation
• Feedback and reinforcement
• Group and team dynamics
• Exercise and psychological well-being
• Exercise behaviour and adherence

Contact time:

• Lectures
• Seminars/Workshops

Non-contact time:

• Directed Study through StudentCentral and Exam preparation

Books:

Cox, R.H. (2006). Sport psychology: Concepts and application. (Fifth Edition).  Boston, MA: WCB/McGraw-Hill.

Weinberg, R.S., & Gould, D.  (1999).  Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (Second Edition) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Weinberg, R.S., & Gould, D.  (2003).  Foundations of sport and exercise psychology (Third Edition):  Study guide.  Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Willis, J.D. & Campbell, L.F. (1992). Exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

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